Fresno PD makes Traffic Stops for Reasons that Do Not Improve Safety
Traffic Violation Type Traffic Stop Reason Count (%)
Equipment
Equipment Opr Veh:window Obstructed 281 (66%)
Equipment Inadequate Mufflers 35 (8%)
Equipment Display Lic Plates Wrong 30 (7%)
Non-moving
Non-moving No Reg:veh/Trailer/Etc 263 (80%)
Non-moving Opr Veh:window Obstructed 26 (8%)
Non-moving Unlaw Dirct Drv Opr/Hwy 8 (2%)

Catalyst California calculations based on City of Fresno's Police Stop Data (2022), catalystcalifornia.org, 2024. Analysis for all officer-initiated stops made by officers in 2022.